Dean Performer Mini Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Classic Black Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I was looking for a good guitar in this price range and had narrowed it down between the Ibanez AEL10EBK and the Dean Performer E Acoustic Electric Guitar. They seemed pretty equivalent from their description. Originally I had decided on the Ibanez because it had an established name (I never heard of Dean) and the pickup it used was an established brand ( a Fishman Sonicore). By contrast the Dean had it's own pickup which I knew nothing about. I was about to buy the Ibanez but I wanted to hear it first. I went to a local music store and took it down to try out. To my surprise it sounded very shallow, wooden, and muddy. There was very little resonance to the instrument. It sounded almost like a solid body guitar. When you strum all the strings at the same time it sounds muddled. I plugged in the Ibanez and found it sounded the same way. It was muddled. You didn't hear the individual strings. Just an overall "blahhh". As it happens, another music store down the street had the Dean Performer E so just for kicks I went there to try it out. I was shocked by how beautiful it sounded for such an inexpensive guitar. The instrument resonated. You could hear each string brightly and clearly. When plugged into an amp the sound was bright, and full. I also found that the Dean had an "on-board" tuner with a graphic LED output that allowed you to tune the guitar instantly. This tuner is actually one of the best I have ever used. It tells you exactly when the string is in tune. It doesn't bounce around all over the place like other tuners I've used. I found from this experience that "name" isn't everything. Sometimes products from an established and well known company can under-perform newcommers. In this case that is exactly what I found. Needless to say I bought the Dean and have been very happy with it since.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Dean Performer Mini Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Classic Black

Click here for more information about Dean Performer Mini Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Classic Black

Read More...

Dean BOCA 12 String Semi Hollow Body Electric Guitar Classic Black Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)While many people might discount the Boca as a cheap, Korean Rickenbacker knockoff, it's not. It has it's own unique personality, and taken on its own terms, the Boca is very nice. The semi-hollow design gives the Boca a nice look, but doesn't affect the tone much; the Boca sounds pretty much like a solidbody. That's not a criticism - it's comparable to a Strat XII - but don't expect the wider range of mellow, jazzy sounds you can get from a true hollowbody guitar or even a semi-hollow Ric. Upon receiving the Boca it went straight to a local shop to get the action and intonation dialed in, so I can't speak to the setup from the factory, but with a bit of careful attention it's very playable.
It is attractive to look at and plays very nicely for a guitar in this price range. Still, it IS built to a price point. Upon close examination, the workmanship doesn't compare to a Rickenbacker, but that's not the point. It costs only a fraction of a Ric's price and the one I bought several years ago has held up nicely. It doesn't hold a tune as long as more expensive guitars, but it's not so bad as to be a bother.
There are not many choices in entry-level 12-string electrics, so there's very little to compare the Boca to. If you're a pro who's going to go out and gig with a twelve every night, spend the money for a Ric. On the other hand, if you currently play an electric six-string or an accoustic twelve and wonder if you'd enjoy an electric 12-string, the Boca is a great way to get your feet wet and experience something new without breaking the bank.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Dean BOCA 12 String Semi Hollow Body Electric Guitar Classic Black

Get 53% OFF

Click here for more information about Dean BOCA 12 String Semi Hollow Body Electric Guitar Classic Black

Read More...

Squier by Fender Classic Vibe Stratocaster 60s, 3 Tone Sunburst Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I already love the Classic Vibe Series from Squier. I already have the Custom Tele and love the quality, feel and sound of the guitar. This is a great guitar with a unique sound... here's why...
The Build
This guitar is a quality built guitar. 2 Pieces of Alder with amazing quality to the Sunburst finish. It is a gorgeous guitar body. The neck is a thin C-shape with a unique design. It is glossy and thinner than the C-Shaped Mexican Strat Necks or the US Strat Necks. The medium-jumbo frets on the rosewood neck have no sharp edges and seem perfectly installed. The guitar came in the box, perfectly set up, although I needed to set the pickup heights a little differently and change the intonation a little with the bridge saddles. (This should be expected on almost any guitar.) There were a few dinks on the fretboard from the factory, but nothing that affects play at all.
The Hardware
The Tuners are vintage tuners that I have seen on some Us Strats and even the Kenny Wayne Signature Mexican Strat. They stay in tune perfectly well and seem like a great quality. The Bridge and saddles seem to be a good quality. The trem has a zinc trem block that seems less than the quality that I would want. I'm not sure why they don't have a higher quality stainless block.
The Electronics
The Pickups are Alnico and sound great. (remember that the stock Fender Bullet Strings are garbage and need to be changed.) Throw some decent strings on it and you will find that the pickups are fantastic. Tons of character from the notch settings. You get great Strat Spank and quack with a great sound. What surprises me in a huge way is the sustain. This guitar sustains way better than ANY Strat US or MExican that I have ever tried. (I assume that this is a combination of the quality build, the Hardware and the Electronics.)
The Sound
This guitar has a fantastic unique sound. Playing through several amps, this guitar sounded high quality through all of them. You will not find any Squier that has this kind of quality sound and sustain. Not even the Mexican Made Strats have this great sound. The older MIM strats all have ceramic pickups that are no good. This strat has high quality ALNICO pickups.
The Feel
The neck is thin, and if you like a thin neck this guitar feels amazing. I love the feel of this guitar. If you blindfolded me, I might pick the feel of this guitar over any strat that I have ever played.
Overall
You won't find a Strat with such a high quality and interesting sound as good for this price anywhere. If you like the sound and feel, you should feel lucky to find a guitar for this price. I could play this onstage or with any amp and be happy with the sound and sustain.
My guess about this guitar is that they had the China Squier factory use top quality parts and has developed a better quality control system to make these guitars more consistently good.
I love these guitars. Mine is easily becoming my favorite strat to hear, feel and play.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Squier by Fender Classic Vibe Stratocaster 60s, 3 Tone Sunburst

Get 36% OFF

Click here for more information about Squier by Fender Classic Vibe Stratocaster 60s, 3 Tone Sunburst

Read More...

Dean Custom Zone Solid Body Electric Guitar, 2 Humbuckers Florescent Pink Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I bought this neon pink Dean Custom used on eBay for[...]. Pink wasn't my first choice in color, but I couldn't pass it up for the price. But when I got it, I was stoked. The guitar looks hot! I've been playing for almost 4 years and own a Jackson Kelly JS30KE, Squire Strat, Carlson SG1, and a couple Paul Stanley PS series Washburns for show. I play mainly rock... KISS, AC/DC, Def Lep and a bunch of other 80's Butt-Rock tunes and blues and this guitar is perfect for that. Sounds better than my Squire and stock Kelly (until I put in a Seymour Duncan Jeff Beck in the bridge). The action was very low, no fret buzz, tuners feel cheap and might be replaced w/Sperzels soon, but they work. I hear using the whammy bar takes it out of tune quickly, but since I rarely use the whammy, I wouldn't know so I don't care.
This guitar can be purchased for [...] online and retails for [...]. If you can pick this up for [...] or cheaper, you got a deal! I would recommend this guitar for any beginner or novice, or anyone that wants a nice sounding guitar at a killer price. Way better than the Squire Stratocaster that most beginners (like me) usually get for a first guitar. Neck feels smooth, no sharp fret edges that I've noticed. No inlays either... that took getting used to, but looks slicker than snot! Feels sturdy too. This guitar RAWKS... go buy one.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Dean Custom Zone Solid Body Electric Guitar, 2 Humbuckers Florescent Pink

Get 45% OFF

Click here for more information about Dean Custom Zone Solid Body Electric Guitar, 2 Humbuckers Florescent Pink

Read More...

RST BK LH Full Size Left Handed Electric Guitar Package w/ Guitar, Amp, Strap and Instructional DVD Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)my 11y/o lefty loves this guitar. It has a great sound and weight to it. A good one to start with.

Click Here to see more reviews about: RST BK LH Full Size Left Handed Electric Guitar Package w/ Guitar, Amp, Strap and Instructional DVD

Get 60% OFF

Click here for more information about RST BK LH Full Size Left Handed Electric Guitar Package w/ Guitar, Amp, Strap and Instructional DVD

Read More...

Ovation Celebrity Deluxe CC48 Acoustic-electric Guitar, Black Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I've always wanted to get my hands on an Ovation guitar, but never had the opportunity to buy one, as these guitars are extremely expensive in my country. Finally I decided to buy one through ZoZo Music's Amazon shop (excellent, fast service, by the way) and let me tell you, I absolutely love my decision to get one of these babies.
The sound of this guitar is awesome, clear, and deep. Warm and soothing. You won't believe how good it sounds and plays. It comes with a built-in tuner (which is a great thing, by the way) and an equalizer. ZoZo was even kind enough to throw in a strap and amp cables (don't know if all Ovations come with these accessories, though).
This guitar is loud. And believe me, I do mean LOUD! I plugged that into my amp and damn, was it loud. I had to turn the volume down to 2.
Anyways, beautiful guitar. Sounds great. Plays great. And feels sturdy enough. If you don't have one, GET ONE!

Click Here to see more reviews about: Ovation Celebrity Deluxe CC48 Acoustic-electric Guitar, Black

Get 29% OFF

Click here for more information about Ovation Celebrity Deluxe CC48 Acoustic-electric Guitar, Black

Read More...

Cremona SV-1260 Maestro First Violin, Full-Size Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)This tuner functions perfectly in environments with ambient noises that are loud and random. It's perfect for outdoor performance warmups.

I've also used it in other ways. This particular band I'm teaching (brass, with some woodwind work) tunes extremely well by ear. During pre-show or pre-rehearsal warmups I put the section in an arc around me and randomly select a student to provide the reference pitch (Bb concert). I then attach the tuner to their instrument, show them how to read it and have them sweep across the arc 4 times while sounding the reference pitch. Since the student can see the tuner while sweeping across the arc, they can hold the pitch steady for the rest of the arc to hear. In addition, the students in the arc can play, if they wish, to match their pitch to the student sweeping the arc. Since the tuner in unaffected by all of this, the student sweeping the arc can still provide the correct tuning reference. Even the weakest, least experienced players are able to keep the pitch steady enough for reference tuning purposes.

The piccolo players especially like it when I let the section leader "wear" it on her instrument during marching rehearsals and she can constantly monitor the tuning of the section. I highly recommend it to anyone working in the marching music arts.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Cremona SV-1260 Maestro First Violin, Full-Size

Get 35% OFF

Click here for more information about Cremona SV-1260 Maestro First Violin, Full-Size

Read More...

Ampeg BA115HP BassAmp Series 1x15 Solid State Bass Combo Amplifier, 220 Watt Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I am a studio sessio bassist, so I normally do not have much need for a bass amp. From time to time, I may need an amp in a studio for a "miked" tone for the recording, but in most cases I run direct with great results.
However, I had a dilema: When a studio client would ask me to play live with them, I frequently had to turn down the gig because I had great basses but no amp. I was looking on zZound's website (http://www.zzounds.com) and found this bass amp on sale as a B-stock item. B-stock is great value because it is slight used, usually returned merchandise that has been completely checked over and resold from the manufacturer. I bought this amp for considerably less than retail, it came with full warranty, and it had no cosmetic flaws when I opened the box. I plugged the amp in and hooked up my bass to test the amp, and the tone was amazing! This small combo amp, pound for pound, outperforms the bass stack that I owned before!
This amp has 220 watts, which is plenty of power for where musicians in the real world play. Face it: when was the last time you played an arena?! =D This is perfect for a gig in a restaurant, small bar, or club. This combo has an XLR output as well, so when recording or playing a larger venue or an outdoor festival, running to the PA and/or the recording console is extremely easy. I'm not a fan of 15" drivers, but again, I got such a good deal on this amp that I couldn't pass it up! I would have preferred a 2x10 configuration, which Ampeg does have available if you prefer that configuration. Nevertheless, the 15" driver with the 1" compression horn does produce clean, clear, versitile tone. I have used this combo for anything from rock, jazz, blues, metal, pop, country, gospel, etc. I have never had any complaints about the tone.
The preamp filters consist of a simple 3-band EQ (bass, mid, treble), which sounds surprisingly good for only being a 3-band EQ. There is also a 5-position switch with predetermined EQ curves from the factory: 1 & 2 scoop out the mids (1 = heavy scoop, 2 = light scoop), 3 is flat (no coloration), 4 & 5 boost the upper mids while keeping the lows and lower mids flat. All of these positions have very usable tones by themselves, but then when you use the 3-band EQ to tweak the tone... BAM!! Ampeg tonal magic!! I don't know what Ampeg does to make this little box sound so good, but whatever it is works! ;)
Some other features that I like are the BUILT IN TUNER (huge convenience, and the tuner is accurate), a mute switch (always a welcome addition to a bass amp as far as I'm concerned), and removable casters so that moving the amp around is a breeze. Also, the classic black Ampeg look. I can go to any kind of gig, and the musicians and fans will immediately know what kind of amp I'm playing and how good it will sound. There's also RCA left and right (that's red and white) connections so that you can hook up your iPod, CD player, metronome, or drum machine while you practice. I usually don't practice plugged in, so that doesn't really matter much to me. :)
There are also a couple of little things that Ampeg thought of that don't really matter to players unless something goes wrong... For example: ever broken a knob off your combo amp because it stuck out too far and your car door hit it? I think we've all been there... The tops of the control knobs are slightly under flush from the top of the cabinet. Minimal risk for knob breakage. The power cable is built in, though I would have preferred a standard detachable power cable. Again, though, minimal risk. There is a space on the back of the cabinet under the head that's about 4-5" tall and is deep enough to tuck the power cable away when no plugged in. They even thought to put velcro tabs in this spot to secure the cable.
A couple of things that I would have liked to see on this amp include a compresser and lighter weight. The power amp does have a built in limiter to protect the amplifier from signal peaks. This does have some effect on the tone, but it is minimal. I like a compressed tone, but I can buy a foot pedal for compression. Not a huge-mongous deal. Also, this thing is an 85 lbs BEAST!! The casters do make lugging this heavy box around easy once it is on the ground, but getting it in/out of the car is a little rough on my lower back. If you don't mind the weight too much, this will not be an issue. I would have also liked to see an effects loop and an auxilary speaker output. I think Ampeg was trying to keep this amp very simple, so I understand why these features aren't there. It still sucks a bit though...
Overall, I was very impressed with the performance, tone, look, and everything else with this particular combo amp. I am very glad that I bought it, happy about the good deal I got, and overjoyed with the tone this box puts out.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Ampeg BA115HP BassAmp Series 1x15 Solid State Bass Combo Amplifier, 220 Watt

When the bass simply has to be heard and felt, the BA115HP is the high-powered combo solution. Featuring a 220-Watt power section and a custom 15" Ampeg speaker, the BA115HP can fill a medium-sized venue with headroom to spare.
Designed to meet the needs of today's multi-string bass player, the BA115HP's HF level control lets you dial in the perfect amount of top-end, so all those harmonics and chordal subtleties you've worked so hard to develop get heard by the entire audience.
If you're the kind of player who changes basses often during a performance, the BA115HP's mute switch will come in handy-and it allows you to use the built-in digital chromatic tuner in total silence. The XLR balanced line output is perfect for patching into front of house or recording consoles. Solid Ampeg tone, with conventional functionality, the BA115HP.
Specifications:
RMS Power Output: 220-Watts
LF Driver: 1 x 15" Custom Ampeg Speaker
HF Driver: 1" Compression Driver with Level
Preamp: Solid-State
Power Amp: Solid-State
Tone Controls: 3-Band
Mid Tone Control: Style
Balanced Line Out: Yes
Built-in Tuner: Yes
Mute Switch: Yes
CD Input: Yes
Headphone Output: Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 21 x 21 x 15.5
Weight: 80 Pounds

Get 23% OFF

Click here for more information about Ampeg BA115HP BassAmp Series 1x15 Solid State Bass Combo Amplifier, 220 Watt

Read More...

Breedlove Passport Plus C250/SF, Sunburst Guitar Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I've owned this guitar for 7 months and I'm very satisfied.
Pros:
- The Breedlove sounds much better then other guitars at this price. I played a lot of guitars before I settled on this one. Tone is bright and clear but also has warmth.
- Construction is solid. It's a joy to play and has a great feel.
- The built in "Passport Tuner VTC active pickup" is awesome. The backlit tuner works great.
- Guitar sounds great when amped. Pickup has low, high and volume controls.
- Looks pretty.
Cons:
- It doesn't have as much bass as my 15 year-old Yahama FG-450SA. Not to say bass response is lacking... it just can't match a Jumbo (but you wouldn't expect it too anyway.) Easily corrected when amped using the built in pickup.
- 9V Battery holder was a little loose and knocked. I padded the battery with some cloth and that fixed it.
- Can only use light-gauge strings. (Just something to be aware of...)
The product description above is lacking, here are the details from the Breedlove website.
Details:
*Full Sized C25 Shaped Body with 25.5" String Scale
*Solid Sitka Spruce Top
*Laminated Flamed Maple Back & Sides
*Depth 4-9/16" at Tail Block, 3-1/2" at heel
*Original Bridge Truss and scalloped bracing pattern
*Cream Binding, top, back
*Abalone Rosette
*Centered Dot Position Markers
*Glossy Vintage Style Sunburst Finish
*Breedlove Atlas Rosewood pinless Bridge
*Rosewood Fretboard, Scale Length 650 mm (25.4") String Length with 21 Frets approximately with 14 frets to body
*Nut Width 42mm or 1-11/16", shallow c-shaped neck
*Standard E Tuning
*Dovetail Neck Joint
*Double Acting Truss Rod, soundhole adjustable
*Chrome Tuners
*Passport Tuner VTC active pickup
*Chromatic Tuner with back-lit screen for easy tuning
*End pin area 9 Volt battery access
*D'Addario EXP16 Light Gauge Strings
*Light-weight gigbag Included
*Designed by Kim Breedlove, Chris Lindquist and Peter Newport, Crafted in Korea
*Quality Assured in Bend, Oregon USA
Description:
The New Passport PLUS C250/SF, Sunburst is inspired by the Custom Shop C25 shape and voice. The C25 shape is highly versatile, comfortable and efficient. Our top selling shape for over 20 years. This new model features the amazing tone of the bridge truss bracing system for sustain and complexity in each note. Versatile Sitka Spruce top and classic sunburst Flamed Maple back and sides make this a top value and sound. This guitar has both the new electronics and lighter weight bracing in the top and back for increased resonance. Enjoy the Passport Tuner VTC pickup with the back-lit chromatic tuner for easy to read tuning indicator. We've also moved the 9V battery to the end pin area. Easy to play, fun to play out.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Breedlove Passport Plus C250/SF, Sunburst Guitar

Get 25% OFF

Click here for more information about Breedlove Passport Plus C250/SF, Sunburst Guitar

Read More...

Bose T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine Mixer Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I've had over a dozen mixers in my life and the Bose T1 is by far the best I've ever owned.
The Pros:
It has the best Pre Amps I've ever heard! Same quality you would find in many high end studios.
It replaces a rack full of processors I no longer need including a guitar tuner.
It's extremely compact, light weight and almost fits into the palm of your hand.
It can hang on a Mic stand which I believe is the only mixer to do that.
It's user friendly and a novice can run it.
You can record with the built in USB straight into a computer without an interface.
It can be used with ANY brand of speakers and not just Bose.
It can save your settings, removing the need to "re-EQ" everything when you play the same room twice. This is a HUGE time saver.
Bose has software on their web site that lets you "back up" all your settings in case your T1 gets broken or stolen. This is an invaluable feature.
It's reasonably priced considering everything you would have to buy separately for the same set up.
The Cons:
It doesn't come with a power supply. Bose makes you buy it separately.
It doesn't have FireWire.
It needs more Mic inputs.
It runs in Stereo but there's NO Panning.
Running a monitor mix through the AUX is not user friendly.
I give it 4 out of 5 stars because of the Cons. Otherwise, it's light years ahead of the competition and there's nothing else out there like it. It's in a class of it's own.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Bose T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine Mixer

Click here for more information about Bose T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine Mixer

Read More...

Mahalo ULP-30VS LP Style Ukulele with Gig Bag (Vintage Sunburst) Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)The Les Paul inspired Mahalo was on my Christmas list. There's other versions out there, some electrified, but the fret markers and the faux jade tuners just make this baby so desirable looking.
Santa was very good to me.
I wasn't prepared for just how spectacular it would sound. This honey positively rings. One of the few ukuleles I didn't have to change out the strings to get it to sound good. The strings on it might be Aquilas, which starts it with a big plus anyway. Didn't need a set up. Perfectly playable. Holds a tuning pretty well for something brand new. Comfortable and lovely.
I will say there were slight finish flaws on mine. The construction is superb, but the label inside was placed jauntily askew and there's a small spot on the sound hole edge that didn't get finished. But these make me comfortable. I mean, if it was too perfect, I'd be hesitant to play it as much.
I'm still relatively new to this whole ukulele addiction, and enjoy feeding my lust with inexpensive ukes. As far as I'm concerned, any uke fan should have one of these resonant beauties. I'd even recommend it as a decent starter uke.
For those of you ukulele enthusiasts who swear by the Makala Dolphin as the terrificmost cheapie, don't overlook the Mahalo LP. I also received a new Dolphin for Christmas. One with a good set up and Aquila strings. It's a sweetheart, but my Les Paul sounds even better. Also, the included gig bag is far superior to the one that comes with a Makala Dolphin. That's not saying much. The disposable bibs at the dentist office are made of more substantial stuff than the Makala Dolphin's original gig bag. The Mahalo gig bag is leatherette with twill trim, double zippers, and is lined with a velouresque fabric.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Mahalo ULP-30VS LP Style Ukulele with Gig Bag (Vintage Sunburst)

Get 34% OFF

Click here for more information about Mahalo ULP-30VS LP Style Ukulele with Gig Bag (Vintage Sunburst)

Read More...

Kala Solid Acacia Tenor Ukulele Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)This is a nice sounding ukulele from Kala. Intonation is spot on all the way up the neck. Looks beautiful, too, especially the slotted head stock. My only complaint with Kala (and Lanikai) is the neck could be a little wider, at least for my hands. And though the sound is nice and bright, mine at least lacks the warmer, deeper sound of other ukes. Granted, my Kamakas have a much warmer, deeper sound, but they cost several hundred dollars more. Maybe it's just me, but I think the Kala solid mahogany series sound nicer. I may try to change the strings on my Kala Acacia uke. Many seem to do that with this model. This is still a nice ukulele though. I don't regret getting it. I would recommend trying one out in a music store first, if you have one nearby.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Kala Solid Acacia Tenor Ukulele

Click here for more information about Kala Solid Acacia Tenor Ukulele

Read More...

Fender Malibu CE Folk Style Acoustic-Electric Guitar, All Laminate, Natural Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)This definatley has a unique look with the Strat-style neck, and has a cool on board tuner and pickup. But -- the body is small and doesn't have a smooth tone. Sounds good plugged in, but I just wanted a cheap acoustic to keep handy, why not a Fender with good reviews?. I'm going to change the strings, which sound way too twangy and lower the action. The neck is, to me, rough. I have a '65 Harmony Stratotone with a smoother neck. It's a good beach guitar for banging out a few chords, or use it plugged in and get decent sound. It's made in China (what isn't) and it feels it. I'll pay and buy American next time. This guitar will be a keeper just for sitting around with the gang on the beach where acoustics don't matter, and sit by the bed to bang out a few ideas. Lot's of folks like this guitar, and it does have like-ability, it's light, sturdy and has a 'happy-fun' personality, and that's why I gave it three stars, it's a 'fun' guitar at a fun price. This is just my opinion...maybe I got the rough one that slipped through. I expected more from Fender, especially the neck. I suggest trying it in person before ordering as we all have different likes and dislikes.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Fender Malibu CE Folk Style Acoustic-Electric Guitar, All Laminate, Natural

Get 38% OFF

Click here for more information about Fender Malibu CE Folk Style Acoustic-Electric Guitar, All Laminate, Natural

Read More...

Epiphone Firebird Studio Electric Guitar, Worn Cherry Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)This Firebird isn't the same instrument as the Gibson Firebird - it has a flat slab body and glued-on neck instead of the running-board styled through-neck of the original, and its pickups are full-size humbuckers rather than mini's - but it's a Firebird nonetheless, because the shape, design and bigness have all the right feel to them. The body is thin and resonates and the pickups are a good approximation of classic Gibson humbuckers, giving the guitar the authentic sound of a Gibson, albeit closer to an SG than a Firebird.
The smart-alecky Steinberger tuners, which could cost you a third of the price if you bought them separately, have good and bad points. On the good side, the string is clamped straight into the raising-and-lowering string post, so it can't slip as strings sometimes do when wound round and round in the normal way; the ratio is a larger-than-normal 40:1, which makes fine-tuning easier; you can actually tune down with some confidence as well as up (as long as your nut slots don't pinch the strings); and they look right - they stick out backwards, out of sight like the old banjo tuners on the original Firebirds. But it is not very easy to load them - you need to pull the string hard and if you don't pull hard enough you can run out of adjustment later as the strings stretch - and if you want to pull them tighter you can't because you've already trimmed off the ends so there's nothing to grab; and if you ever want to take strings off and put them on another guitar, you can't because they have to be trimmed very short (and of course their lengths are in the reverse order from those on a Fender).
My overall impression is very good if you want a real Gibson-approved, well-made and cheap humbucker guitar and like the Firebird style. Lose one star for some of the tuners' quirks.
Oh and by the way, it doesn't balance on the strap, but then reverse-body Firebirds never did, so that's authentic too. I'm thinking of moving the strap button on mine, but it's marginal whether it can be moved far enough to make a difference

Click Here to see more reviews about: Epiphone Firebird Studio Electric Guitar, Worn Cherry

Get 40% OFF

Click here for more information about Epiphone Firebird Studio Electric Guitar, Worn Cherry

Read More...

C Tech Pocket Rockit V2 Guitar Headphone Amplifier Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I really wanted this to be the one, but the sound and material quality is poor. I returned this and bought the Danelectro Honey Tone for about $20, it has much better sound quality. They have all the features right but the sound quality, (poor tone, and effects are noisy/buzzy) and material quality is poor. Cheap plastic case, poor battery door, poor printing on the case. Hope they improve it, it is a great product idea, and made in the USA, but where's the quality, especially for this high price? If it was $30 I wouldn't be complaining, well, OK, the Honey Tone still sounds better, so I guess I would. Just my 2-Cents worth, try it your self!

Click Here to see more reviews about: C Tech Pocket Rockit V2 Guitar Headphone Amplifier

Get 41% OFF

Click here for more information about C Tech Pocket Rockit V2 Guitar Headphone Amplifier

Read More...

Barraza Bajo Sexto Acoustic Electric Guitar Mexican Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)Hi, I bough this bajo sexto about two weeks ago for my husband, since he is starting a norteno band. Well I don't know much about music but the sound is great, and all the band members love it, they can't believe it cost so little. So I guess it's great for this price I really recommend it.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Barraza Bajo Sexto Acoustic Electric Guitar Mexican

Click here for more information about Barraza Bajo Sexto Acoustic Electric Guitar Mexican

Read More...

Ibanez A300E VV Ambiance Acoustic/Electric Guitar Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I bought this guitar for my daughter's 16th birthday gift! She is just learning to play but I wanted her to have a really nice guitar to start with and that would last her a while and after researching this one I decided that it was the one! The price is very affordable and being so much below retail price it is SO worth it! I have had several friends and family members that play and they have played it and have loved how it sounds and the quality of the guitar! Therefore...I would have to say that anyone who buys this guitar will not be disappointed!!!

Click Here to see more reviews about: Ibanez A300E VV Ambiance Acoustic/Electric Guitar

Get 42% OFF

Click here for more information about Ibanez A300E VV Ambiance Acoustic/Electric Guitar

Read More...